Are you an experienced hospitality leader who thrives in a busy, high-volume venue and knows how to deliver exceptional functions from planning through to execution?
Hope Island Tavern is looking for a hands‐on Restaurant & Functions Manager to lead our restaurant operations and functions business.
This is a key leadership role for someone who can balance a busy restaurant floor, functions and events, team leadership and commercial performance — while keeping the guest experience at the heart of everything they do.
The Role
Reporting to the Venue Manager, you'll take ownership of restaurant operations and functions, including:
Leading day-to-day restaurant operations in a high-volume environment
Coaching, developing and motivating front-of-house teams
Planning and executing functions and events from enquiry through to completion
Creating and managing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)
Coordinating event requirements across kitchen, operations and other venue departments
Delivering functions including corporate events, celebrations and community events
Driving guest satisfaction, sales and operational performance
Managing labour, productivity and profitability targets
Maintaining strong operational, presentation and compliance standards
Building relationships with guests, function clients and suppliers
Working closely with the Venue Manager and broader leadership team
About You




Experience as a Restaurant Manager, Functions Manager or senior hospitality leader
Proven experience within a high-volume hospitality venue
Strong functions and events experience
Experience creating and working with BEOs
Strong leadership and team development skills
Excellent organisation and communication skills
Commercial understanding across labour, costs and venue performance
The ability to stay calm, organised and hands‐on when things get busy
Availability across a rotating roster including nights, weekends and public holidays
Experience with iVvy, SevenRooms and large-scale food and beverage operations will be highly regarded
Why Join Us?
Competitive salary package
Genuine career progression opportunities
Ongoing training and development
Supportive and experienced leadership team
A busy, varied role with plenty of chance to make an impact
The chance to grow your career within one of Australia's leading hospitality groups
Australian Venue Co. promotes a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through programs like AVC Pride for LGBTQIA+ support, Her Hospo for empowering women, and a First Nations Committee for reconciliation.
We are committed to growing our understanding and engagement in diversity, equity and inclusion to build a more inclusive industry.
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📌 Restaurant & Functions Manager | Hope Island Tavern (Gold Coast)
🏢 QUEENSLAND VENUE CO.
📍 Gold Coast